FTN wrote:Stop criticizing the team. And management. And the players.

This is the most well run organization in baseball, and if you can't see that, there is something wrong with you.

This team should not be a source of frustration. They are the most consistent team in baseball, the offense consistently produces, and when it does, the pitching is consistent as well.

This site should not be an outlet for frustration for you, as a fan. This should be a place where you always bring a smile, and you always share your sunny optimism with other fans. We're in first place. There are no sources of frustration on this team; not in the lineup, not in the rotation or in the bullpen.

Stop being so critical. Do not be negative. Be positive. Why does every thread have to be negative? If you don't have something overly positive or optimistic to say, then don't say anything at all.

Thank you in advance.

"If he is going to help us later on this year, he's going to have to pitch much better than he's pitched so far," said Ruben Amaro Jr., the Phillies assistant general manager. "There are some things mechanically that he's trying to work through. Obviously, he's struggling to get there, because he hasn't pitched well."

Eaton signed a three-year, $24.5 million contract, so he is getting paid regardless of how he pitches. Amaro said he did not think Eaton was simply collecting a paycheck.

Amaro was asked if he thought Eaton's heart was in it. "I certainly hope so," he said. "He was in agreement with us that this was the best thing for him."

There is no question that the signing has been a failure. Eaton was 10-10 with a 6.29 ERA last season, pitching so poorly that manager Charlie Manuel left him off the postseason roster. He was 4-8 with a 5.80 ERA this season before the Phillies optioned him to the minor leagues.

Eaton is expected to rejoin the team after the minor-league season ends and big-league rosters expand Sept. 1.

"We're not happy with how it's worked out so far," Amaro said. "We still have to keep our eyes and ears open. We have to keep hope alive because we've invested a lot of money into the guy."

FTN wrote:Stop criticizing the team. And management. And the players.

This is the most well run organization in baseball, and if you can't see that, there is something wrong with you.

This team should not be a source of frustration. They are the most consistent team in baseball, the offense consistently produces, and when it does, the pitching is consistent as well.

This site should not be an outlet for frustration for you, as a fan. This should be a place where you always bring a smile, and you always share your sunny optimism with other fans. We're in first place. There are no sources of frustration on this team; not in the lineup, not in the rotation or in the bullpen.

Stop being so critical. Do not be negative. Be positive. Why does every thread have to be negative? If you don't have something overly positive or optimistic to say, then don't say anything at all.

Thank you in advance.

CFP wrote:I was looking for a thread to post this in yesterday. Not like this should come as a shock, but I didn't really see it talked about. It's sickening to me.

"If he is going to help us later on this year, he's going to have to pitch much better than he's pitched so far," said Ruben Amaro Jr., the Phillies assistant general manager. "There are some things mechanically that he's trying to work through. Obviously, he's struggling to get there, because he hasn't pitched well."

Eaton signed a three-year, $24.5 million contract, so he is getting paid regardless of how he pitches. Amaro said he did not think Eaton was simply collecting a paycheck.

Amaro was asked if he thought Eaton's heart was in it. "I certainly hope so," he said. "He was in agreement with us that this was the best thing for him."

There is no question that the signing has been a failure. Eaton was 10-10 with a 6.29 ERA last season, pitching so poorly that manager Charlie Manuel left him off the postseason roster. He was 4-8 with a 5.80 ERA this season before the Phillies optioned him to the minor leagues.

Eaton is expected to rejoin the team after the minor-league season ends and big-league rosters expand Sept. 1.

"We're not happy with how it's worked out so far," Amaro said. "We still have to keep our eyes and ears open. We have to keep hope alive because we've invested a lot of money into the guy."

The exact problem with this organization lies with that quote right there. What happened when the Red Sox couldn't take Manny anymore? They cut their losses and traded him. What do we do with Adam Eaton? Well, we send him down to the Minors and "keep hope alive because we have money invested in him." Yep. Your Phightin' Phils.

Houshphandzadeh wrote:

CFP wrote:I was looking for a thread to post this in yesterday. Not like this should come as a shock, but I didn't really see it talked about. It's sickening to me.

"If he is going to help us later on this year, he's going to have to pitch much better than he's pitched so far," said Ruben Amaro Jr., the Phillies assistant general manager. "There are some things mechanically that he's trying to work through. Obviously, he's struggling to get there, because he hasn't pitched well."

Eaton signed a three-year, $24.5 million contract, so he is getting paid regardless of how he pitches. Amaro said he did not think Eaton was simply collecting a paycheck.

Amaro was asked if he thought Eaton's heart was in it. "I certainly hope so," he said. "He was in agreement with us that this was the best thing for him."

There is no question that the signing has been a failure. Eaton was 10-10 with a 6.29 ERA last season, pitching so poorly that manager Charlie Manuel left him off the postseason roster. He was 4-8 with a 5.80 ERA this season before the Phillies optioned him to the minor leagues.

Eaton is expected to rejoin the team after the minor-league season ends and big-league rosters expand Sept. 1.

"We're not happy with how it's worked out so far," Amaro said. "We still have to keep our eyes and ears open. We have to keep hope alive because we've invested a lot of money into the guy."

The exact problem with this organization lies with that quote right there. What happened when the Red Sox couldn't take Manny anymore? They cut their losses and traded him. What do we do with Adam Eaton? Well, we send him down to the Minors and "keep hope alive because we have money invested in him." Yep. Your Phightin' Phils.

You're nuts. If they cut him, they have to pay him. It's retarded to not hope that Eaton gets it together and pitches better.

FTN wrote:There should be no middle ground. There should only be one ground; positive ground. I know you're already there Housh. I'm trying to help get everyone else there.

FTN wrote:I'm also going to begin making changes on my site and shaping the voice there just as the voice here has been shaped. Negative comments regarding our prospects will be removed and when guys are traded for slop, negative reaction will also be removed.

FTN wrote:Negative comments regarding our prospects will be removed